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"THE BIGGEST CATCH; 3RD MOST BODRUM TOURNAMENT" Sport fishing, the most passionate, most environment friendly, most exciting and trendiest trend of the seas is becoming a unique experience with MOST Bodrum Tournament, which will take place in Yalıkavak Marina on 9-12 August!
"Sport Fishing", which is increasingly becoming widespread among the most popular hobbies in the world in the recent years, has significant followers in our country as well... In our country, which is surrounded on three sides by the sea and which has a geography that is quite convenient for this hobby, the famous names of the business world as well as many nature and sea lovers are participating in the international sport fishing tournaments organised in Turkey, with great pleasure and excitement.
Based on the important contributions of sport fishing to tourism, economy and the environment and adopting as a mission to raise significant awareness on these issues, MOST has the excitement and proud to be introducing the entertainment of "Sport Fishing", the third of which will be performed this year.
Mekin Gözen (Gözen Havacılık, Chairman of the Board of Directors), Turgut Konukoğlu (Sanko Holding), Necmettin Yay (Seafari Balıkçılık, CEO), Adv. Erim Bener (Bener Law Firm), Sinan Kosif (Kosifler Group), Adv. Can Özer (Özer Law Firm), Dr. Serdar Günseren (IGFA Turkey) and Architect Sinan KURAN (KRN Architecture); the members of the Board of Directors of MOST, which comprises experts in their fields, are coming together with the professionals of the business world.
MOST Bodrum, "Turkey Tournaments Record" of which was broken with the 116 kg Tuna Fish caught in the tournament of 2017, will witness a competition in an exciting festival atmosphere in 2018, being hosted by Yalıkavak Marina.
Being organised within the frame of the rules of IGFA (International Game Fish Association), which is based in the USA and celebrated its 77th Anniversary last year, 50 sport fisher boats and 450 contestants can participate in MOST Bodrum (Mediterranean Offshore Sportfishing Tournament).
The duty of IGFA, which is represented by Dr. Serdar Günseren and Elvio Pennetti in Turkey, is to take the records regarding sport fishing under record, to determine and approve the rules in this field, and to protect the fresh water and salt water aquatic lives all over the world.
In the tournament that will last 4 days, the boats with suitable equipment for participation will catch swordfish and tuna fish as well as other fish species that give plenty of hunts in the region, and will win scores according to the lengths and weights of the fish they catch. In addition, leaving the fish they catch back in the sea in good condition will render them closer to the big prize with the high scores they will earn. With all these features, MOST Bodrum, which is organised in Offshore Big Game category, is already giving the signals of becoming a contest excitedly followed by significant international guests and all fish fans of sport fishing in Turkey!
Important Missions and Awareness Coming from the Sea...
The fundamental objective of MOST Bodrum is to spread sport fishing in Turkey and to become a significant sea tourism ambassador in the world, to raise and expand the nature and environment consciousness in the world, to raise awareness for sustainable environment understanding, to improve sea tourism, and to get in contact with different people from all over the world by introducing Turkey in different fields...
Through this tournament, MOST is bringing together every sport fishing fan from the country and abroad and putting its signature under a world class organisation for which they will be excitedly awaiting every year!
A Brand New Potential for Turkey Sea Tourism...
The prominent regions where sport fishing is popular are Europe, Canada and Australia. Beyond its sportive and social aspects, this activity provides very significant direct and indirect contributions to these regions. Sport fishing, for which 25 million amateur fishers in Europe annually spend 25 billion Euro in total and likewise provides a significant employment for the USA, has a consolidated contribution of approximately 220 billion dollars to the economy with nearly 65 million registered amateur fishers across the USA, 18 billion dollars of income, 52.4 billion dollars of sale, 30 billion dollars of added value, 72 billion dollars of travel expense and an employment amount of 370,000. (NOAA, 2013)
Being rather convenient for sport fishing in terms of inlands, coasts and marine spaces, Turkey has a large economic potential in this field. Those who are interested in sport fishing, who desire to raise the level higher in this hobby by participating in the tournament and who are impatient for watching this organisation that will make a tremendous impression in the sport fishing world in place may visit the website www.mostbodrum.com, acquire information regarding all details and make online application in order to become a contestant. MOST Bodrum tournament, the "Formula 1" of sport fishing, where the big fish brings the big trophy as well as surprise prizes, will take place on 9-12 August in the unique deep blue of the Aegean Sea awaits those who want to have exciting moments and breath-taking experiences!
www.mostbodrum.com
Telephone: 0252 316 21 45 - 0252 316 61 78 - 0533 389 78 91
Palmarina Bodrum; Merkez, Çökertme Cad. No: 6, PK. 48990
Bodrum / MUĞLA

TOURNAMENT RECORD OF TURKEY WAS BROKEN IN 2017 MOST BODRUM TOURNAMENT!!
Famous names such as Turgut Konukoğlu, Adil Konukoğlu, Sami Konukoğlu, Uğur Işık, Sinan Kosif, Can Dikmen, Alp Kırşan, Can Okan, Berent Akdemir, Cihan Kosif, Sedat Akdemir, İskender Atakan, Çağdaş Çağlar and Mehmet Fırat raced as contestants in MOST Bodrum Tournament, which took place in the waters of Palmarina Bodrum and Güllük Gulf.
MOST (Mediterranean Offshore Sportfishing Tournament) Bodrum Tournament for the 2nd time became a unique experience in Palmarina Bodrum on 24-27 August 2017.
During 2 days, 303 kg fish in total was caught.
The first day of the tournament started with the Tuna Fish caught by Can Okan and his team with Boat Omnia. In the 2nd day, the boats showed a great performance in the tournament field for the biggest fish.
At the end of the tournament, which witnessed a keen competition, Alp Kırşan and his team completed the tournament in the 3rd place with their boat Amarillo, Adil Konukoğlu and his team in the 2nd place with their boat Albatros, and Can Okan and his team in the 1st place with their boat Omnia.
Tournament record of Turkey was broken!
In the second day of the tournament, Turgut Konukoğlu and his team with their boat Bluefin caught the biggest fish ever in the tournaments made in Turkey so far with the 116 kg Tuna Fish and broke the tournament record of Turkey as the result of a long competition.
The highest ranking participants of the contest organised in Palmarina Bodrum relieved their tiredness entertaining with the music of Samsha Band.
In the tournament, which was hosted by Can Özer, the head referee was the IGFA representative Dr. Serdar Günseren.
Most Bodrum, which was full of exciting moments and which is distinguished as the most significant organisation of Turkey in sport fishing that has become considerably popular in the world, took place with the supports of the significant sponsors such as Palmarina Bodrum, Bell&Ross , Arvento, Pernigotti, Zumosol and Joy Fm.

THE 1ST DAY OF 2017 MOST BODRUM TOURNAMENT WAS COMPLETED WITH THE VICTORY OF BOAT OMNIA OF CAN OKAN AND HIS TEAM!
Famous names such as Turgut Konukoğlu, Adil Konukoğlu, Sami Konukoğlu, Cefi Kamhi, Uğur Işık, Sinan Kosif, Can Dikmen, Alp Kırşan, Can Okan, Berent Akdemir, Cihan Kosif, Sedat Akdemir, İskender Atakan, Çağdaş Çağlar, Yağmur Atacan and Mehmet Fırat are racing as contestants in MOST Bodrum Tournament, which took place in the waters of Palmarina Bodrum and Güllük Gulf.
The winner of the first day became CAN OKAN, GÖKÇE BAYSAK, MEHMET KAVUR, HASAN CAN BALAY and TAYFUN EGE with their boat OMNIA with the 39 kg 800 gr Tuna Fish they caught at the end of the contest of half an hour.
Based on the important contributions of sport fishing to tourism, economy and the environment and adopting as a mission to raise significant awareness on these issues, MOST Bodrum is continuing to create influence with its organisation "MOST Bodrum Tournament", which it organised for the second time this year within the frame of the rules of IGFA (International Game Fish Association) and which is regarded as, so to say, the "Formula 1" of sport fishing.

“MOST BODRUM TOURNAMENT”
"Sport Fishing", which is increasingly becoming widespread among the most popular hobbies in the world in the recent years, has significant followers in our country as well... In our country, which is surrounded on three sides by the sea and which has a geography that is quite convenient for this hobby, the famous names of the business world as well as many nature and sea lovers are participating in the international sport fishing tournaments organised in Turkey, with great pleasure and excitement.
Based on the important contributions of sport fishing to tourism, economy and the environment and adopting as a mission to raise significant awareness on these issues, MOST is preparing to organise the "Formula 1" of sport fishing in Turkey with the tournament, the second of which will be performed this year.
Mekin Gözen (Gözen Havacılık Chairman of the Board of Directors), Turgut Konukoğlu (Sanko Holding), Necmettin Yay (Seafari Balıkçılık CEO), Adv. Erim Bener (Bener Law Firm), Architect Sinan KURAN (KRN Architecture), Adv. Can Özer (Özer Law Firm), Dr. Serdar Günseren (IGFA Turkey); the Board of Directors of MOST, which comprises experts and professionals in their fields, is organising its second tournament in Palmarina Bodrum on 24-28 August.
In a Festival Atmosphere, Exciteful, the Formula 1 of Sport Fishing, Most Bodrum Tournament starts in August!
Being organised within the frame of the rules of IGFA (International Game Fish Association), which is based in the USA and celebrated its 75th Anniversary last year, 50 sport fisher boats and 300 contestants to be invited can participate in MOST Bodrum (Mediterranean Offshore Sportfishing Tournament).
The duty of IGFA, which is represented by Dr. Serdar Günseren and Elvio Pennetti in Turkey, is to take the records regarding sport fishing under record, to determine and approve the rules in this field, and to protect the fresh water and salt water aquatic lives all over the world.
In the tournament that will last 4 days, the boats with suitable equipment for participation will catch swordfish and tuna fish as well as other fish species that give plenty of hunts in the region, and will win scores according to the lengths and weights of the fish they catch. In addition, leaving the fish they catch back in the sea in good condition will render them closer to the big prize with the high scores they will earn. With all these features and significant international guests, MOST Bodrum, which is organised in Offshore Big Game category, is already giving the signals of becoming the Formula 1 of Turkey!
Important Missions and Awareness Coming from the Sea...
The fundamental objective of MOST Bodrum is to spread sport fishing in Turkey and to become a significant sea tourism ambassador in the world, to raise and expand the nature and environment consciousness in the world, to raise awareness for sustainable environment understanding, to improve sea tourism, and to get in contact with different people from all over the world by introducing Turkey in different fields...
Through this tournament, MOST is bringing together every sport fishing fan from the country and abroad and putting its signature under a world class organisation for which they will be excitedly awaiting every year!
A Brand New Potential for Turkey Sea Tourism...
The prominent regions where sport fishing is popular are Europe, Canada and Australia. Beyond its sportive and social aspects, this activity provides very significant direct and indirect contributions to these regions. Sport fishing, for which 25 million amateur fishers in Europe annually spend 25 billion Euro in total and likewise provides a significant employment for the USA, has a consolidated contribution of approximately 220 billion dollars to the economy with nearly 65 million registered amateur fishers across the USA, 18 billion dollars of income, 52.4 billion dollars of sale, 30 billion dollars of added value, 72 billion dollars of travel expense and an employment amount of 370,000. (NOAA, 2013)
Being rather convenient for sport fishing in terms of inlands, coasts and marine spaces, Turkey has a large economic potential in this field. Those who are interested in sport fishing, who desire to raise the level higher in this hobby by participating in the tournament and who are impatient for watching this organisation that will make a tremendous impression in the sport fishing world in place may visit the website www.mostbodrum.com, acquire information regarding all details and make online application in order to become a contestant. MOST Bodrum tournament, the "Formula 1" of sport fishing, where the big fish brings the big trophy as well as a grand money prize, will take place on 24-27 August in the unique deep blue of the Aegean Sea awaits those who want to have exciting moments and breath-taking experiences!
www.mostturkey.com
Telephone: 0252 316 21 45 - 0533 38978 91- 0252 316 61 78
Palmarina Bodrum; Merkez, Çökertme Cad. No: 6, PK. 48990
Bodrum / MUĞLA

MOST Bodrum Tournament, which stays in the course of being the leader in the seas and in sport fishing, completed.
With the performances they showed, Hasan Gümüşkesen, Rıfat Perahya, İsmail Öksüzoğlu, Sertaç Saygan, Mehmet Mutlu, Umut Özkanca, Faber Mermer, Ahmet Turan, Yasin Cinkaya, Ahmet Adalı and Sertan Bayar became the winners of MOST Bodrum Tournament, which took place in the waters of Palmarina Bodrum and Güllük Gulf and in which the famous names such Rıza Kutlu Işık, Gökhan Çarmıklı, Burhan Çavuşoğlu, Levent Kıroğlu, Alp Kırşan, Engin Altan Düzyatan, Metin Uzelli, Çağdaş Çağlar, Mekin Gözen and Mehmet Eskihancılar also participated as contestants.
Based on the important contributions of sport fishing to tourism, economy and the environment and adopting as a mission to raise significant awareness on these issues, MOST Bodrum created influence with its organisation "MOST Bodrum Tournament", which it organised for the first time this year within the frame of the rules of IGFA (International Game Fish Association) and which is regarded as, so to say, the "Formula 1" of sport fishing.
Among those who participated and had exciting moments and breath-taking experiences in the unique blue of the Aegean Sea in the tournament, the head referee of which was IGFA representative Dr. Serdar Günseren, famous names such as Rıza Kutlu Işık, Gökhan Çarmıklı, Burhan Çavuşoğlu, Levent Kıroğlu, Alp Kırşan, Engin Altan Düzyatan, Metin Uzelli, Çağdaş Çağlar, Mekin Gözen, Necmettin Yay, Erim Bener, Mehmet Eskihancılar, Hakan Külahçı, Yıldırım Özdemir, İskender Atakan and Mert Aras took place.
Those who participated both as contestants and audience in "MOST Bodrum Tournament" and the award ceremony presented by DJ Funky C lived quite colourful moments full of excitement and adrenaline, and celebrated being a part of a unique experience with the company of the unique performance of Samsha Band who took stage during the night.
In "MOST Bodrum Tournament", which was full of exciting moments and which is distinguished as the most significant organisation of Turkey in sport fishing that has become considerably popular in the world, took place with the supports of the significant sponsors such as Yamaha, Volvo, Palmarina Bodrum, Power Fm, Eastmarine and Bodrum Municipality, Osman Kandemir Special Prize went to Hasan Gümüşkesen, Sinan Kosif, Rıfat, Perahya, İsmail Öksüzoğlu, Sertaç Saygan, Mehmet Mutlu and Umut Özkan who participated in the contest with the boat CANO1 (Mercan Yacht Bonito 32) as the result of the gentlemanliness, the support they gave to the participants and the performance they showed during the tournament.
One of the most significant category prizes of sport fishing, the Catch & Release Prize went to Faber Mermer, Ahmet Turan, Yasin Cinkaya, Ahmet Adalı and Sertan Bayar who participated in the tournament with their boats ZETU (Nortstar 220 CC) with the 4 big fish they caught and released back to the sea.
On behalf of TAV Holding, one of the sponsors of the tournament, Sermet Severöz presented the prizes of ZETU (Nortstar 220 CC), which won the Catch & Release Prize, one of the most significant category prizes of sport fishing.
All winners of "MOST Bodrum Tournament", which draw great attention from the audience, were determined with the jury scoring based on both their performances and compliance with the rules, and crowned their success with an unforgettable award ceremony.

The lovers of nature and sea involve in such a contest excitement with a desire of change and adventure.
Nature and adventure addicts from all sections of the society participate in sport fishing tournaments. Many of the participants are top level business people and mostly people who know each other. This community of participants is increasingly expanding and the contest placements are rapidly getting full.
Bodrum is the most attention drawing place of Turkey in terms of destination. Gökova and Güllük Gulfs are the pearls of Aegean Sea.
We are organising a contest that meets the wishes and desires of all of the participants and that will make tremendous impressions both in the country and abroad. We can say that it is the final game or Grand Slam of sport fishing competitions...
Target Audience?
The target audience comprises nature and adventure addicts and the leading business people or private company managers of Turkey.
Our objective is to bring the top level sport fishers and business people who are fans of this sport together and make them live an adventure and final that they will longingly wait every year.

In the Mediterranean International Sportfishing Tournament, which is planned to be organised on 15-18 September 2016, a participation of minimum 1000 persons is expected considering the contestant acquaintances to visit for watching the contest, the sectoral participation, press and the audience as well as 50 sport fisher boats and 300 contestants.
As Turkey Sportfishing Club, our main objective is to bring the leading business people who are fans of Sport Fishing and the sector shareholders together and organise an exciting and entertaining event that will make tremendous impressions nationally and internationally as well as to raise awareness on sustainable tourism and sustainable fishing.
The event that will last 4 days will host an exciting fishing experience as well as many activities in a festival atmosphere.
Palmarina Bodrum
Being shown among the best marinas in the world with its mega yacht berthing capacity, worldwide known brands, and food and beverage areas, Palmarina Bodrum is the greatest supporter of the tournament with the high standards it provides in this heavenly bay with its wide and peaceful green areas and with its climate-specific architecture.
Palmarina Bodrum is one of the rare Marinas with Blue Flag, as you can swim in Güllük Gulf after a contest full of excitement. Due to the fact that the underwater life being well protected, it is a blue environment where you can play with the fish…